1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 402 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvair | Viper |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
